Sexy Inc.: Hypersexualization Of Childhood

Mass media influence and effects: -Radio -music -journalism …… -Television movies When it comes to raising girls, parents today have plenty to worry about: self-esteem, self-image, depression and eating disorders. Today's culture teaches women that their worth is more about beauty and less about their intelligence.

Many now wonder if competing in beauty pageants adversely affect a child’s development. Beauty pageants deprive children of their confidence and childhoods because they lower girls self esteem, they force children to look and act like adults, and they teach young girls about unrealistic beauty standards, and other negative messages. Beauty Pageants deprive children of their confidence and

Instead of using wealth to get out of trouble, another teenage “Plastic girl, Regina uses her property as her power. Regina has tons of nice things like a big house, nicest and priciest car etc., but she has the notion that by showing off her stuff, it gives her power over everyone. When Cady is tired of what the popular girls are doing, she begins to go after them and go against them to try to ruin them.

Did you know that 80% of, 10-year olds are on diets according to Sana Hassan writer of The Psychological Effects of Child Beauty Pageants. Beauty pageants should be banned because they are exploiting and showcasing little girls for sexual predators, and exposing girls to the keeping a fake image to be liked, loved, or keeping social status. They pose many significant impacts to a child’s mental and even physical health. The story of JonBenet Ramsey is a very tragic story. A story of exposing little girls to sexual predators.

In the chapter “Red Clowns”, Esperanza experiences her first sexual encounter, although it was not what she thought it would be. She finds herself being sexually assaulted. Forcibly introduced into the adult world, Esperanza learn that fantasies are not always what they are said to be. Esperanza states, “They all lied. All the books and magazine, everything that told it wrong.

Everyday interactions establish these baselines through simple notions such as pink is a girl 's color to more complex ideas that women are to be seen as the prey of men, who are the predators. The human fascination with gender is forced onto children before birth: the first question most people will ask when they talk to a pregnant woman is “what is the gender?” and then more complex and meaningful questions will follow, but gender is the driver. Pre-teen/teenage girls are forced into the mold that they are to be the peak of girliness; they are to develop early (but not too early), and they are not to engage in unladylike activities. These gender norms and gender roles deeply shape the projected selves: women will alter themselves, their behavior, and their ideals because of these ideas.

Imagine living in a world where life revolves around spray tans, botox, fake eyelashes, and young girls walk around in inappropriate outfits. Most girls are pressured to be perfect in the society of beauty pageants. Many of the children’s parents are making their children grow up too fast. These parents pressuring their children can lead to bad communication skills, as well as bad relationships. Children are focusing on their beauty and not their education, or relationships.

The effects and solutions on hypersexualization of young girls In the article “Toddlers in Tiaras” by Skip Hollandsworth, the author covered on the topic of precocious sexualization of young girls, especially toddlers who are competing in pageants. The author did not as to so much state his opinion on the topic but he quoted many other people of their opinions.    As our society becoming more advanced, the media becomes more outraged. Television shows and advertisements are competing for the spot light.

The protesters say our country, nay, our world has done them a dishonor. They throw around terms such as sexism and patriarchy, all of which come with a load of negative connotations and prejudices. This movement has been dubbed 'feminism ', something seen as a radical new way of thinking in our society. They want to "break gender roles and stereotypes, secure women 's rights, and move the country forward" (A Lady 's Luxury), but how far can we go before we fall off the edge? Feminism has been said to not be radical; "it just challenges the social norm.

(Durham, 2014, p.6). Despite the fact that many parents, especially mothers, are forcing their daughters to participate in beauty pageant competitions, it is not safe (Durham, 2014). Some of the contestants live with the fear of being kidnapped and even killed. This happens because there have been cases of young girls who have been victims in murder incidents. For instance, over a decade ago, there was a tragic story of Jan Benet Ramsey all over the mass media.

• This passage shows Francie’s coming of age; she is losing her innocence and becoming an adult. She is more aware of sex and she is frequently asking Katie questions. • Katie is strong and brave because unlike the other mother’s, Katie told Francie upfront everything she wanted to know about sex. Most mothers weren’t brave enough to inform their children.

Kanchan Sogy Safia Ahmad ENGL 108 OP95 Oct 23, 2015 The Disturbing Sexualization of Young Girls In her essay "Why Are We Dressing Our Daughters Like This?” Lianne George writes about how modern day young girls are being plagued by the meaning of beauty. She goes on to describe how she believes that the modern meaning of "beautiful" is befitting a gateway for girls to dress in sexually provocative ways.

The pressure to be beautiful is an overwhelming wave that is rushing over the youth of today, particularly with girls. Girls are taught from a young age that in order for them to be worthy they must fit into a narrow, and often unhealthy, mold. Leaving many young girls vulnerable, and searching for a way alter their appearance in order to fit said mold. Covergirl, an American cosmetic brand, capitalizes off of that insecurity. In 2010 Covergirl launched a commercial featuring Taylor swift that utilizes Ethos, Pathos, and Logos; with the goal of persuade makeup wearers to purchase their makeup over other brands.

Products are created daily and usually for all ages and both genders, but sometimes certain products can be pushed too early and cause many problems. Such as the products for pre-teens also known as tweens; they are kids who are not children but they are not teens yet, they are in the middle. Company produce these products such as toy that have a sexual innuendo or a certain type clothing style and makeup that is more suitable to a teen or an adult . As a reminder these tweens are eight to fourteen years old and they're wearing crop tops, push up bra, high heels and wearing makeup. But, this also happens to young boys, but in a different way.

"If you ask men about their body image, they will tell you they look better than they do. And if you ask a woman, she'll tell you she looks worse", (Gloria Steinem, 2014). This quote explains the mentality men and women have about body image. Nowadays, there are many impacts on women based on their bodies than there is on men. In the essay "Distorted Images", (Susan McClelland, 2017) social media, environmental pressure and advertising link to the theme of body image.